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56 China History quizzes and 600 China History trivia questions.
1.
  Chinese History - From Imperial Rule to Republic    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From the late 19th century to early 20th century, the weak Qing government was exposed by foreign powers who were dictating the policies of the country. Lost territories and war reparations led to the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1912.
Average, 10 Qns, sw11, Sep 18 23
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sw11 gold member
Sep 18 23
143 plays
2.
  Chinese Democracy editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
China has always been a playground for unique political experiments, but how has democracy made an impact?
Average, 10 Qns, ajwtimperley, May 27 11
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ajwtimperley
1664 plays
3.
  Gods of the Sun   great trivia quiz  
Ordering Quiz
 15 Qns
This quiz of China's history will culminate in Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution, once described as the "red sun rising in the east". But there have been other significant moments in time when the sun has shone on China and those, we explore here.
Average, 15 Qns, pollucci19, Aug 25 22
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pollucci19 gold member
Aug 25 22
136 plays
4.
  China: Friend or Fiend?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The history of China is a complicated and fascinating one. Some countries love the Asian powerhouse and other countries perhaps not. Can you answer some history questions concerning the Asian neighbors and their connection to China?
Average, 10 Qns, coachpauly, Aug 08 15
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coachpauly
335 plays
5.
  General Knowledge of China's History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know of some of the important events in Chinese history that ought to be general knowledge? Test yourself here! Note: All pinyin is in modern day pinyin used in China, not the Wade-Giles.
Average, 10 Qns, Mariamir, Jan 23 12
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Mariamir
893 plays
6.
  Han Solo in History   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I hope that Han Solo drew your attention. Now, this quiz will not be about Han Solo, and I apologize for that. But it IS about the Han Dynasty!
Tough, 10 Qns, salami_swami, May 05 11
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salami_swami gold member
858 plays
7.
  Beijing - a History    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz focuses on Beijing's history from its ancient founding to its modern day struggles.
Average, 15 Qns, Joepetz, Jan 11 16
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Joepetz gold member
365 plays
8.
  China: The Ming Dynasty    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Probably the best known of all the Chinese dynasties, the Ming dynasty was a time of relative peace and prosperity.
Average, 10 Qns, Lucy_Girl, Jan 28 12
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Lucy_Girl
934 plays
9.
  4000 Years of Chinese Dynasties Part 2    
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
This is a part-two series of the history of the Chinese dynasties from 220 AD to 1912 AD. In 1912, China became a republic ending 4000 years of imperial rule.
Average, 10 Qns, sw11, Sep 11 22
Average
sw11 gold member
Sep 11 22
170 plays
10.
  The Cycles of China   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The Chinese have always thought of life in cycles, and in Chinese history it seems that this belief is true; with the rise and fall of dynasties there was always a rise and fall in culture. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on Imperial China!
Average, 15 Qns, dijonmustard, Feb 18 17
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dijonmustard
1819 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What was the surname of the Ming emperors?

From Quiz "The Emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)"




11.
  Ancient China    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ancient China was the oldest continuous civilisation in the world. It had flourished for thousands of years. How much do you know with regards the following ten questions?
Tough, 10 Qns, doomed, Feb 26 11
Tough
doomed
1225 plays
12.
  Chinese Dynasties    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For each question, some information is given about a certain dynasty. You must select the dynasty being referenced in each case. All names are given using the Romanized spelling system called 'Pinyin'. Enjoy.
Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, May 13 10
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thejazzkickazz gold member
2154 plays
13.
  Eventually They All End Up In China   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
When the West thinks about China, we think about its export of goods, people and culture. This quiz, however, will focus on some of the diverse and unexpected people that went to China changing the country and impacting the world.
Average, 10 Qns, adam36, Jun 13 14
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adam36 gold member
358 plays
14.
  China's Civil War    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A comprehensive, if non-chronological, quiz on the Chinese Revolution. Let me know what you think!
Average, 15 Qns, socratessoul, Nov 01 15
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socratessoul
1687 plays
15.
  General Chinese History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on Chinese history. There are questions concerning ancient as well as modern facts. Some are basic, but some will be fairly tough for casual buffs --- so be forewarned. All the names are in the official Pinyin system.
Average, 10 Qns, ensiform, Apr 18 19
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ensiform
Apr 18 19
2449 plays
16.
  Fall of the Last Dynasty   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It's no coincidence that the last Chinese dynasty was also the one that presided over a long and painful period of Chinese decline. This quiz is all about the Qing Dynasty of China and the end of China's imperial era.
Tough, 10 Qns, Avalice, May 08 11
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Avalice
384 plays
17.
  The Horrors of Foot Binding    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For many years, young girls in China had their feet bound in order to keep with traditions in the country. This quiz will ask about some of the processes and issues involved in this practice.
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Aug 27 21
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Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Aug 27 21
188 plays
18.
  Chinese History: Fall of the Ming   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Chinese Ming Dynasty, which rose in 1368, began its decline in the late 1590s and finally met its end in 1644. These questions relate to this decline ... How did one of the great Chinese dynasties meet its end?
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 17 05
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thejazzkickazz gold member
998 plays
19.
  History of China in the 1950s and 1960s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The early history of the People's Republic of China (PRC) after it was founded on 1 Oct 1949. 2019 marked the 70th anniversary of the PRC.
Average, 10 Qns, sw11, Jul 08 19
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sw11 gold member
Jul 08 19
287 plays
20.
  History of Modern China 1850-1949    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Brief quiz on the history of Modern China and the 38 years revolution. Most answers will be in Pinyin and not the old Wade Giles system (or so I hope!)
Tough, 10 Qns, minardifan, Aug 17 05
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minardifan
1258 plays
21.
  Shanghai - A History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz consists of ten questions about Shanghai's history and growth from a sparsely populated community to a bustling and economically powerful metropolis.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, May 04 15
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Joepetz gold member
333 plays
22.
  Early 20th-Century Chinese History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In 1912, the fall of Qing Dynasty ended 2000 years of imperial rule and Republic of China was established.
Average, 10 Qns, sw11, Mar 17 21
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sw11 gold member
Mar 17 21
321 plays
23.
  Red Guards: China's Teenage Revolution   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In the late 1960s, China entered a period of utter chaos. Spurred on by their love for Chairman Mao Zedong, China's teenagers proceeded to turn their country upside down in a bid for socialist utopia.
Tough, 10 Qns, Poniard, Oct 12 16
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Poniard
174 plays
24.
  The Emperors of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There is one question for each of the ten Qing emperors of China.
Tough, 10 Qns, Banjobee, Jun 11 16
Tough
Banjobee
116 plays
25.
  Xi'an - A Select History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz looks at the Chinese city of Xi'an and the surrounding area. If you like a bit of pottery, a smattering of religion and some history, this quiz may be for you.
Average, 10 Qns, suomy, May 29 14
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suomy
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26.
  History of Hong Kong    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of China, has a rich and colorful history. Come on an adventure through the past of this enigmatic region.
Average, 10 Qns, coachpauly, Dec 18 11
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coachpauly
292 plays
27.
  China's Sichuan Province    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Although best known around the world for its spicy cuisine, Sichuan (aka Szechwan) also has a long and fascinating history. Mere familiarity with Kung Pao chicken will not help much on this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, Guiguzi, Apr 19 13
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Guiguzi
197 plays
28.
  Chinese Dynasties: Which is Wrong?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each dynasty has four characteristics attached to it. The length of their reign, and political, social, and economic aspects. Give me which one does NOT match the dynasty.
Tough, 10 Qns, beadynlsu, Mar 04 18
Tough
beadynlsu
Mar 04 18
200 plays
29.
  The Emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
How well do you know about the Emperors of the Ming Dynasty? I hope my quiz challenges you history buffs.
Average, 15 Qns, Banjobee, Jun 10 16
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Banjobee
143 plays
30.
  Rise and fall of the Qin Dynasty Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The kingdom of Qin founded in the 10th century BC became the first dynasty to unite China 700 years later. Despite a short reign of fifteen years from 221 to 206 BC, the Qin Dynasty had made great contribution in the history of China.
Tough, 10 Qns, sw11, Aug 20 18
Tough
sw11 gold member
Aug 20 18
110 plays
31.
  China : The Warring States    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Warring States Period (475-221 BCE) in China's history saw an epic struggle for supremacy between China's feudal states which ultimately culminated in the coronation of China's first emperor. See what you know about this great confrontation.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Findlay, Aug 17 05
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Findlay
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32.
  China in 1990s and 2000s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Over the next twenty years, a few major events occurred and the Chinese economy rose rapidly. From 1990 to 2009, the GDP grew by 4.5 times.
Average, 10 Qns, sw11, Nov 10 19
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sw11 gold member
Nov 10 19
265 plays
33.
  China in the 2010s    
Multiple Choice
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During the 2010s, China made rapid progress in technological advancement to become a major world's economic power. The People's Republic of China also celebrated the 70th anniversary of its founding on 1 October 2019.
Average, 10 Qns, sw11, Oct 30 20
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sw11 gold member
Oct 30 20
271 plays
34.
  Downfall of the Dynasties    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some questions on the downfall of some of Ancient China's most well known dynasties and empires.
Tough, 10 Qns, DanielYHM, Feb 26 17
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DanielYHM
126 plays
35.
  Macau: A Long And Colorful History    
Multiple Choice
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The colony of Macau has had an interesting history, from desolate beginnings to its present status of special administrative region of China. Ten questions on Macau. Good luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, Ikabud, Apr 24 21
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Ikabud
Apr 24 21
554 plays
36.
  China in 1970s and 1980s    
Multiple Choice
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After 20 years of isolation, China started to show gradual development in their economy after they started to adopt the open door policy in the late 1970s.
Average, 10 Qns, sw11, Oct 22 19
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sw11 gold member
Oct 22 19
284 plays
37.
  Imperial Chinese History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with occurrences in China before the revolution of 1911. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, lujia, Aug 17 05
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lujia
812 plays
38.
  Communist China    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about China after the founding of the People's Republic in 1949.
Tough, 10 Qns, MaoZedong, Oct 08 15
Tough
MaoZedong
1017 plays
39.
  History of China's Shandong Province    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz focuses on the history of one of China's most famous provinces, often considered the ancient heartland of Chinese civilization.
Tough, 10 Qns, Guiguzi, Jun 27 11
Tough
Guiguzi
137 plays
40.
  The Great Wall    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The Story of the Great Wall of China, all two thousand years of it, though not everything in between, and no, there is nothing related to that movie here, before anyone asks.
Difficult, 15 Qns, DanielYHM, Jan 22 21
Difficult
DanielYHM
Jan 22 21
246 plays
41.
  Ancient Chinese History    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Questions have to do with anything that may have happened between the Xia Dynasty and the Fall of the Qing Dynasty.
Difficult, 20 Qns, DanielYHM, Feb 15 17
Difficult
DanielYHM
152 plays
42.
  Chinese History Test    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some basic questions on key people in Ancient China ... Relax and enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, glamgirl451, Jul 05 15
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441 plays
43.
  China's Hunan Province    
Multiple Choice
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Although only one of China's 32 provincial-level units, Hunan's land area and population put it in the same league as some of the larger European countries. It deserves a quiz of its own.
Average, 10 Qns, Guiguzi, May 09 11
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Guiguzi
212 plays
44.
  The Opium Wars    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you think you know about the Opium Wars? Take this quiz to find out.
Tough, 10 Qns, arsalanrizvi, Aug 17 05
Tough
arsalanrizvi
815 plays
45.
  Dabbling in Chinese History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
5,000 years of history ... Where to begin? Hopefully not a futile attempt, this quiz really only covers the last 100 years or so and not very well at that I'm afraid. Please enjoy despite such limitations.
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Apr 20 11
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
965 plays
46.
4000 Years of Chinese Dynasties Part 1
  4000 Years of Chinese Dynasties Part 1    
Ordering Quiz
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The Chinese civilization is the of the oldest in history. The 4000 years of imperial history from 2070 BC to 1912 AD of China can be divided in 17 periods. This is part-one of the series from 2070 BC to 220 AD.
Tough, 10 Qns, sw11, Sep 04 22
Tough
sw11 gold member
Sep 04 22
171 plays
47.
  Rise and fall of the Qin Dynasty Part 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The kingdom of Qin founded in 10th century BC became the first dynasty to unite China 700 years later. Despite a short reign of fifteen years from 221 to 206 BC, the Qin Dynasty had made a great contribution in the history of China.
Tough, 10 Qns, sw11, Aug 17 18
Tough
sw11 gold member
Aug 17 18
108 plays
48.
  China from the Xia to Modern Times    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hi everybody, this quiz is my first. I hope you all have fun with it.
Tough, 10 Qns, tooprokia, Oct 27 13
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tooprokia
223 plays
49.
  History of Chinese Communism 1949 Onwards    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is just a quiz about the history of Chinese communism. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, quizbowler1, Mar 04 14
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quizbowler1
857 plays
50.
  Chinese History Part II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Follow up to the first Chinese History Quiz - This is a very difficult quiz, based on Chinese history. Try to see if you can nab a couple of these questions, and learn something about the 5,000 year history of China in the meantime. Enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Apr 19 11
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thejazzkickazz gold member
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51.
  Cultural Movements In Chinese History    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
China had its share of cultural movements in the 20th century. Are you familiar with them? If not, perhaps you can learn a thing or two. Have fun!
Tough, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 17 05
Tough
thejazzkickazz gold member
1350 plays
52.
  General Chinese History 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's some more Chinese history from all eras.
Difficult, 10 Qns, ensiform, Apr 01 10
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ensiform
911 plays
53.
  Chinese History Part I    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of Chinese history - This is a quiz designed to test your knowledge of Chinese history. It is designed for your entertainment and insight so please have fun and hopefully learn something! Have fun!
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Apr 30 06
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thejazzkickazz gold member
3351 plays
54.
  China 1990-2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about recent developments in China?
Tough, 10 Qns, gpuyana, Nov 19 17
Tough
gpuyana
Nov 19 17
759 plays
55.
  Foreign Imperial Ports in China    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz about the so called "treaty ports" in China. China was forced to open these ports to international trade in the 19th century.
Difficult, 15 Qns, author, Aug 17 05
Difficult
author
543 plays
56.
  China Queries    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know about China and her history? Partake if you so wish!
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, May 21 10
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thejazzkickazz gold member
818 plays
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China History Trivia Questions

1. In what century did the practice of foot binding begin?

From Quiz
The Horrors of Foot Binding

Answer: 10th

Foot binding started in the Five Dynasties and Ten States period in the 10th century. It seems to have begun in the south of the country and spread north to the rest of China. By the 12th century, it was very popular with most families across the country.

2. Which city hosted World Expo from 1 May 2010 to 31 October 2010?

From Quiz China in the 2010s

Answer: Shanghai

Expo 2010 Shanghai was held on both banks of the Huangpu River. The theme of the exhibition was "Better City Better Life" was attended by 73 million people. 246 countries and international organisations participated.

3. In 1992, who was elected as the CPC General Secretary to become China's third paramount leader?

From Quiz China in 1990s and 2000s

Answer: Jiang Zemin

Jiang Zemin (born 17 August 1926) served as General Secretary of the CPC from 1989 to 2002, as Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the CPC from 1989 to 2004 and as President of the PRC from 1993 to 2003.

4. Henry Kissinger, then Secretary of State, was the first senior American politician to visit PRC. The visit was followed by former President Richard Nixon in which year?

From Quiz China in 1970s and 1980s

Answer: 1972

In 1971, Kissinger who was then the Secretary of State visited China twice in July and October. Richard Nixon followed up with an official visit in 1972 to normalize relationship with China to create trading opportunities on a huge untapped market. A bilateral relationship with China would shift the balance of power to the US during the Cold War. In the same year, China joined the UN and Taiwan was expelled. In 1972, diplomatic ties were officially developed with the US and Japan. (The UK had recognized the PRC in January 1950).

5. A year after the fall of the last imperial dynasty in 1912, this province declared its independence in 1913. In 1951, China claimed which region was peacefully "liberated" by the People Liberation Army (PLA)?

From Quiz History of China in the 1950s and 1960s

Answer: Tibet

After the fall of Qing dynasty in 1912, the Manchu troops were escorted out of Tibet. In January 1913, Thubten Gyasto, the 13th Dalai Lama returned to Tibet to resume his duties as the political and spiritual leader. In 1951, China claimed the state was "liberated" by the PLA troops. In 1959, a rebellion in Tibet was pacified by the PLA. About 2000 died during the 3 days of fighting. The 14th Dalai Lama escaped to India. About 80000 Tibetans fled to Nepal, India, Bhutan and Europe. In 1964, Tibet was made an Autonomous Region.

6. In 1905, in what country did Sun Yat-sen spend his time during his exile to form the United League against the Qing government?

From Quiz Early 20th-Century Chinese History

Answer: Japan

In 1905 in Tokyo, Sun Yat-sen successfully united all the three societies that opposed the Qing government: Guangfuhui (Restoration Society), Huaxinghui (China Revival Society) and Xingzhonghui (Revive China Society) into Tongmenghui (United League). Huang Xing, the leader Guangfuhui became his most trusted second man. Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925), the father of modern China, was also known as Sun Zhongshan, Sun Yixian (Hanyu Pinyin of Sun Yat-sen) and Sun Wen. He was a medical doctor by profession.

7. King Zhaoxiang was the longest ruler in the history of the kingdom of Qin. What was his relationship to Qin Shihuang, the founder of Qin Dynasty?

From Quiz Rise and fall of the Qin Dynasty Part 2

Answer: Great grandfather

King Zhaoxiang (Ying Ji) was the younger son of King Huiwen (Ying Si) and younger brother of King Dan (Ying Dang). He ascended throne at the age of 18 when King Wu died after a three year reign without an heir. Although he made some grave mistakes, his military achievements enabled the state of Qin to achieve strategic dominance over the other six states. This paved the way for his great-grandson Ying Zheng (Qin Shihuang) to unite the whole country.

8. Which territory in China was given to the state of Qin by the Zhou king during 10th century BC?

From Quiz Rise and fall of the Qin Dynasty Part 1

Answer: The west

During 10th century BC, King Mu of Zhou toured the the western parts of his kingdom and was very pleased by the collection of chariots presented to him by Zao Fu. Zao Fu was successful in protecting the Zhou dynasty against the native king Yan of the Xu tribes. In order to strengthen ties between his family and the Zhou dynasty further, they were given the territory of Qin. This position also imposed upon him the duty to serve as a shield against the wild nomadic tribes in the west.

9. Everyone knows that the Great Wall was built to keep out northern nomads, but exactly what people did Emperor Qin Shi Huang intend to have the wall keep out?

From Quiz The Great Wall

Answer: Xiongnu

The Mongolians were all but nonexistent at the time. While smaller groups including the Rouran were around, the Qin's main threat were the Xiongnu Nomads, who are believed to have been ancestors of the future Mongolians, though the Xiongnu will be around for some time.

10. Qin Shi Huang was the famous first Emperor of China, but what was his name at birth?

From Quiz Ancient Chinese History

Answer: Ying Zheng

Qin Shi Huang was born Ying Zheng. Ying was the family name of the State of Qin. He was made King of Qin at age thirteen upon his father's death. He simply changed his title to First Emperor of Qin upon uniting China.

11. One of the reasons for the start of the Cultural Revolution was Mao's distaste for the moderate policies of Liu Shaoqi and Deng Xiaoping. What did label did Mao brand Liu and Deng with?

From Quiz Red Guards: China's Teenage Revolution

Answer: Capitalist Roaders.

The name "Capitalist Roaders" is fairly self explanatory; Mao was worried that Liu and Deng were paving the road to capitalism. Mao was already annoyed that he'd been forced to abandon his programme for rapid improvements in agriculture and industry after it backfired and killed around 45 million Chinese people. Due to this spectacular failure, Mao withdrew from public life although he was still technically Communist Party Chairman. In practise, Liu and Deng mainly ignored him causing Mao to plot their removal. The Cultural Revolution was his revenge!

12. What was the surname of the Ming emperors?

From Quiz The Emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Answer: Zhu

The founder of the Ming Dynasty was Zhu Yuanchuang. Zhu was the family name. When he became emperor, he gave himself the era name Hongwu (meaning Vastly Martial). The surname Zhu is also a homophone of the word Zhu (meaning "pig"). It is pronounced the same but spelled differently in Chinese. Note: The Yang surname belonged to the Sui emperors (581-618). The Li surname belonged to the Tang emperors (618-907) The Zhao surname belonged to the Song emperors (960-1279)

13. Which Qing emperor sat on the Chinese throne after the capture of Beijing in 1644?

From Quiz The Emperors of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)

Answer: Shunzhi

The Shunzhi Emperor reigned from 1644 to 1661. He died of smallpox aged 22. Nurhaci was Shunzhi's grandfather. Hong Taiji was Shunzhi's father. Dorgon was Shunzhi's uncle who became his regent. A famous mythical tale about Shunzhi says that he did not die of smallpox in 1661. Instead, the story goes that Shunzhi was so overcome by the death of his favourite consort that he became a monk and lived at a temple on Five Mountains for the rest of his life. This is only a myth, though.

14. People have been living in the area that is now called Beijing for at least 230,000 years, as determined by fossils that were excavated in the 1920 called what?

From Quiz Beijing - a History

Answer: Peking Man

The Peking Man, called after Beijing's old name, was found in Dragon Bone Hill. There is often confusion about what Peking Man is. It is not a specific fossil but rather a group of fossils, often incomplete skeletons, of Homo sapiens who lived at least 230,000 years ago and perhaps as far back as 750,000 years earlier. None of the Peking Man fossils are in existence today as they mysteriously disappeared in 1941 but there are casts still around.

15. What former Portuguese territory in the Pearl River Delta officially became a Special Administrative Region of China in 1999?

From Quiz China: Friend or Fiend?

Answer: Macau

Macau is located on the Western side of the Pearl River Delta. It is a short 40 minute ferry ride from Hong Kong China and is one of the most densely populated regions in the world. Almost 700,000 people live on a land mass that is little more than 30 square miles. Macau was rented to Portugal as a trading port in 1557. In 1887, Macau officially became a Portuguese territory despite the fact that the vast majority of the island's residents are Chinese. On December 20th 1999, sovereignty for Macau was transferred back to China. Macau is a popular tourist destination, and gambling revenues from the Macau casinos now are greater than those of Las Vegas.

16. Which group of people were the earliest known inhabitants of the area that is now known as Shanghai and are one of the first people to farm rice?

From Quiz Shanghai - A History

Answer: Maijiabang

The Maijiabang people lived around Lake Tai and the Yangtze River for two millennia starting around 5000 BC. In addition to harvesting rice, the Maijiabang people also domesticated pigs, made jade instruments and tools and built wells. The Songze people were also early inhabitants of Shanghai and lived near the Maijiabang, but they came around in 3600 BC, well after the Maijiabang had settled the area.

17. Sui Dynasty: Reign: 589-618 CE Political: 3 total rulers- Wen-di, Yang-di, and Wu-di Social: Yang-di was extremely unpopular Economic: Their crowning achievement was the building of the Grand Canal

From Quiz Chinese Dynasties: Which is Wrong?

Answer: Political

Wu-di was actually a ruler during the Han dynasty, conquering Korea and Vietnam during his reign. He also instituted Confucian-style Civil Service Exams. The Sui, on the other hand,was known for constructing the Grand, or Great, Canal and repairing the Great Wall.

18. What is the modern name for the capital during the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600 BC-c. 1046 BC)?

From Quiz China from the Xia to Modern Times

Answer: Anyang

Anyang in Henan is the modern day name for the capital city also known as Yin during the Shang Dynasty.

19. Archaeological findings suggest that human activity and settlements occurred on Hong Kong as far back as how many years?

From Quiz History of Hong Kong

Answer: 30,000

Archaelological finds indicate people have lived in Hong Kong since the Stone Age and the Bronze Age. Stone tools have been unearthed in the Sai Kung and Wong Tei Tung areas. Also, spectacular religious carvings appear on the rock walls of many of the outlying islands that date back to the Paleolithic era.

20. What is the Shandong port city that's famous for its beer?

From Quiz History of China's Shandong Province

Answer: Qingdao & Tsingtao

The brewery, now China's largest was founded in 1903 as the Germania-Brauerei. Today the city is called Qingdao, but the beer is marketed under the older spelling of the city's name, Tsingtao.

21. What is the literal translation of this province's name? If your Chinese is rusty, feel free to consult a map.

From Quiz China's Hunan Province

Answer: south of the lake

The large Dongting Lake is located in northern Hunan, close to the Hubei border.

22. In 1989, the "June Fourth Incident" shocked the international media around the world. Which event happened on that day, that is better known by another name?

From Quiz Chinese Democracy

Answer: Tiananmen Square Massacre

The Tiananmen Square protests began following the death of Hu Yaobang. He was a leading figure in the Communist Party of China, and was a supporter of political reform. He had been forced to resign in 1987, but remained a popular figure with those who wanted change. Wanting to mourn his death, masses of people began to gather in Tiananmen Square on the eve of his funeral. This then turned into a series of protests that included amongst other things, demands for democracy. These protests gathered momentum for another six weeks until the fateful 4th June, when the military opened fire on the crowds, resulting in an unknown number of deaths.

23. Can you name all four the women known as the "Four Beauties of China"?

From Quiz Chinese History

Answer: Xi Shi, Wang Zhao Jun, Diao Chan, Yang Yu Huan

Xi Shi, who lived around 497 BC, was decribed as "equally charming in both heavy and light makeup". She was also said to "charming and attractive no matter whether smiling or frowning".

24. What Dynasty was the predecessor of the Han Dynasty?

From Quiz Han Solo in History

Answer: Qin Dynasty

The oldest Chinese dynasty is the Xia Dynasty, which ruled from about 2100 BC to 1650 BC. The dates are unknown, and are disputed. In fact, it is often said to be a myth and that the Xia Dynasty never even existed! The next Dynasty was the Shang Dynasty, which ruled between 1766 BC and 1122 BC. Next in the list of dynasties was the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1045 BC to 256 BC. The Zhou Dynasty was followed by the Qin Dynasty, which lasted only a very short time - from 221 BC to 206 BC. After the Qin Dynasty is the theme of the quiz, the Han Dynasty. This dynasty lasted from 206 BC to 220 AD. Finally, the Qing Dynasty, often confused with the Qin Dynasty, is the most recent of the list of dynasties. The Qing Dynasty lasted from 1644 to 1912. It was briefly restored in 1917, but did not last long. Interestingly, my great grandmother was born a few months before the Qing Dynasty ended in 1912!

25. Who was the first Chinese Emperor?

From Quiz Ancient China

Answer: Shi Huangdi

The earliest people in China were farmers who settled in villages and towns along the fertile Yellow River. Gradually, the small settlements were divided into different states. Then Shi Huandi (259-210 B.C) the king of the powerful state of Qin, overthrew the others to become the first emperor of China.

26. Which country supported the Communist Party of China in their struggle for power in China?

From Quiz History of Chinese Communism 1949 Onwards

Answer: U.S.S.R.

The U.S.S.R. supported the Communist Party of China, or CPC, during their battle with the Guomindang, or the Nationalist party.

27. Deng Xiaoping made a famous tour of southern China, ending the controversy on how fast China must grow economically. In what year did Deng make this tour?

From Quiz China 1990-2003

Answer: 1992

In early 90s, the Chinese leadership was engaged in a bitter controversy about how fast the economy should grow. Deng made a southern tour where his reforms began, starting in Shenzhen. Deng delivered speeches praising the fast growth strategy. The controversy ended and China widened its doors even further reaching growth rates of over 9%.

28. After the Opium War in 1842 China was forced to cede this port to Britain.

From Quiz Foreign Imperial Ports in China

Answer: Hong Kong & Hongkong

Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997.

29. Which city served as the capital of China for the most of the early dynasties?

From Quiz Imperial Chinese History

Answer: Xi'an

Xi'an, in modern-day Shaanxi province, served as the imperial capital for the Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties. Its former names include Chang'an and Xianyang. Many ancient relics and sites could be found in and around this city, including the Tomb of Emperor Shi Huangdi and the Summer Residence of Tang dynasty rulers.

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